Book Review: Innocence Denied by Mike Garrett

A PHILANDERING HUSBAND ORDERS A HIT ON HIS WIFE BUT ENDS UP DEAD HIMSELF

A murder occurs in a prominent northern Arizona family . . .
Derrick Walton is on a mission to atone for his sins, putting his own life at risk to save a woman in distress.
Larissa Baxter is a gorgeous Arizona socialite who has always relied on her striking beauty to get what she wants. After being falsely arrested for murder and posting bail, however, she faces life in prison. On the run, she must do what, to her, is the unthinkable–de-emphasize her looks to appear as average as possible and avoid undue attention.
After their paths cross, their lives take an unlikely turn when, together, they live in isolation in Alabama, and Derrick realizes that the most important rescue of all still lies ahead–saving Larissa’s soul.

Julie’s Review:

This is an intriguing story about murder, being on the run, and redemption of the soul. Larissa is accused of killing her husband, a crime she didn’t commit. His family is well-connected, and Larissa is on the run.

She meets Derrick, and he not only protects her, he works on saving her soul. Can he keep her safe and help her choose life for eternity?

I love the premise, and I think male readers will especially enjoy this book. Although it started a little slow for me, the author is great at making you feel you are right in the action. I’d like to see a little more layering of the characters, but still, I absolutely could feel the tension Derrick and Larissa were under.

Looking for a suspenseful read with soul? Why not check out Innocence Denied?

I received a copy of this book and all opinions are my own.